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December 10, 2005

Richard Pryor:  1940 - 2005

One of the most popular comics of my generation, Richard Pryor, passed last night of a heart attack.  He was 65.

Pryor was best known for his four-letter comedy, and was an inspiration to later stand-up guys such as Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy.  Hit movies included Stir Crazy  and Silver Streak.

The line for which I know him best came during a movie with Gene Wilder, the title of which I can't recall at the moment.  The line goes, "Dat's right, dat's right, we bad".  It's still in my repetoire today.

Richard Pryor will be missed.

Posted by Lord Spatula I, King & Tyrant at December 10, 2005 04:02 PM

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Silver Streak. A movie also containing the not-yet-hit-the-wall Jill Clayburgh, as well- back when she still knew how to wear jeans.

Posted by: og at December 11, 2005 05:36 PM

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